Lead Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift - Sheetmetal

Lake Air Products; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a 2nd shift Lead Press Brake Operator to guide and support the Press Brake department. You will lead daily operations, set up equipment, and ensure quality and on-time delivery while mentoring operators and promoting safety.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of press brake experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and a track record of teamwork and integrity in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Press Brake experience.
• Ability to train, mentor, and support operators.
• Knowledge of ISO and company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the Press Brake department to meet production goals and on-time delivery.
• Set up and operate press brake equipment to bend and form sheet metal as per blueprints.
• Assign jobs, coordinate workflow, and ensure materials and tools are ready for teams.

Skills

Press brake

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 2ndshift Lead Press Brake Operator set up. The Press Brake Lead is responsible for leading and supporting the daily operations of the Press Brake department while actively setting up and operating press brake equipment. This role oversees job assignments, trains and mentors operators, ensures quality and productivity standards are met, and promotes a safe, team-oriented work environment. The Press Brake Lead must have strong knowledge of press brake setup, tooling, blueprint reading, and sheet metal fabrication processes while driving continuous improvement and supporting department performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the Press Brake department while supporting production goals and on-time delivery.
• Set up and operate press brake equipment to bend and form sheet metal parts according to blueprint specifications.
• Assign jobs, coordinate workflow, and ensure employees have the materials, tools, and information needed to complete work efficiently.
• Train, mentor, and support Press Brake Operators on machine setup, tooling, blueprint reading, and quality expectations.
• Review and troubleshoot machine setups, tooling, bend allowances, and production issues to minimize downtime and defects.
• Ensure all parts meet quality standards through inspections, measurements, and compliance with ISO and company procedures.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 2 years of Press Brake experience
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces into the machine, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this position may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.